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Black is the Watchword Trivia Quiz
The many shades and hues of the color black range from dark grays to complete darkness. Which of these colors can definitively be considered a shade of black?
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by trident.
Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
Answer:
Black is a contradictory color in many ways due to it being either the complete absence or the complete absorption of light. Here are some of the shades included in this quiz:
Jet is a deep black color, resembling the fossilized wood from which it gets its name. Onyx has a hint of shine and takes inspiration from the banded mineral known for its layered, sleek look. Raven black is reminiscent of the glossy, iridescent feathers of the bird. Sable, a rich and luxurious black, is named after the fur of the sable animal. Ink black suggests the intense, fluid darkness of wet ink. Coal, a matte black, has a slightly textured feel, similar to the appearance of carbon-rich coal in its natural form. Obsidian is named after the volcanic glass with a glossy, sharp sheen. Pitch black is an intense, thick black, conjuring images of tar-like substances.
Oil black often has a rainbow-like sheen, evoking the slippery, reflective surface of oil on water. Licorice black brings to mind the dark, shiny surface of the candy. Midnight black represents the deep, velvety darkness of a night sky without stars. Soot is a dusty, soft black, like the powdery residue left after burning wood or coal. Panther black is a sleek, strong black, reflecting the muscular and stealthy nature of the big cat it's named after. Carbon black is an industrial shade often associated with the residue from burning fossil fuels. Crow black captures the reflective, dark plumage of the crow.
The other colors in the quiz were various shades of white.
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